Senior Payroll Officer

Location: 4b Murray Jones Dr, Bankstown Aerodrome NSW 2198

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Food Distribution & Logistics

Please note – this is a full-time, on-site role that requiring physical presence in the office five days a week.

About Sydney Freezers:

Sydney Freezers is a premier name in the Food Service industry, expertly supplying and distributing a wide array of products throughout Greater Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, and Canberra. Our portfolio includes small goods, fresh meat, poultry, frozen seafood, dry and frozen goods, packaging, and chemicals. Committed to supporting Australian farmers, we build robust relationships with key suppliers and proudly produce our own brands of oils, flour, and fries. Our mission is focused on providing unparalleled service, exceptional product quality, prompt deliveries, and competitive pricing.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer with a minimum of five years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing. Ideally, you will also have over one year of hands-on experience using Employment Hero payroll software (or ELMO/KeyPay). The successful candidate will also possess demonstrated experience in managing payroll across multiple entities, both nationally and internationally (desirable).

In this position, you will oversee and manage payroll operations, ensure compliance with statutory and company obligations, and work closely with various departments to support smooth and effective financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage accurate, end-to-end weekly payroll processing for permanent, casual, and contract staff.

Collect, calculate, and input payroll data.

Prepare summaries of earnings, tax, deductions, leave, and other non-taxable income.

Submit payroll tax, PAYG, workers’ compensation, and other required compliance returns.

Ensure payroll liabilities are correctly determined, and statutory requirements are met.

Resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

Maintain payroll systems in line with internal policies and procedures.

Generate ad hoc financial and operational reports as required.

Reconcile payroll-related bank statements with the general ledger.

Support general finance team functions, including document filing, report generation, and debtor follow-ups.

Collaborate with the senior/managing accountant and wider finance team on financial projects.

Process payments and supplier invoices accurately within designated timeframes.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Payroll, or a related field (required).

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing (required), ideally gained within medium to large-sized organisations.

Proficiency in Employment Hero, ELMO, or KeyPay payroll software (minimum one year preferred).

Experience managing payroll across multiple entities, including national and international operations (desirable).

Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities.

Proven ability to manage full “in-house” payroll and ensure data integrity.

Excellent organisational skills the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Attributes

Exceptional attention to detail.

Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

What We Offer

Permanent Role with competitive salary package.

Employee Benefits, including product discounts

Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing development.

If you are a seasoned Payroll Officer looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you!